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All day: ‘On Demand’ research talks
Throughout the conference, a wide range of research talks will be available for viewing 'On demand': Lightning talks: Spend some time listening to Lightning talks and make note of the networking session on Feb. 3, 2023, when you can connect with speakers, or schedule a 1:1 conversation through the conference directory. Last year's Keynote talks. Missed a keynote talk ... Read More
All Day: Career Fair
The Career Fair is open all day on every day of the conference! Visit the Career fair page and click on a virtual booth to see the opportunities being offered by over 20 exhibitors! Leave your resume Set up an appointment Note the 'Meet Live' schedule for each booth to meet with a representative to discuss your interests. Although open ... Read More
BE-STEMM 2023 Day 1 Opening Remarks
BE-STEMM 2023 Day 1 Opening Remarks
Welcome to the second annual Black Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine & Health conference. The conference will begin with welcoming remarks from the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Host: Dr. Maydianne Andrade, FRCGS, President of the Canadian Black Scientists Network. These opening remarks will be livestreamed to the public. Check back here for the ... Read More
Keynote: Dr. Rita Orji. ‘Persuasive Technology for Health and Wellness’
Keynote: Dr. Rita Orji. ‘Persuasive Technology for Health and Wellness’
Dr. Rita Orji is a Canada Research Chair in Persuasive Technology and a Computer Science Professor at Dalhousie University, Canada where she directs the Persuasive Computing Lab. Moderator: Jeffrey Webster MEnvSc Log in to the conference website and click the ‘Main Stage- LIVE!’ on the menu or the conference agenda to join the session. Keynote talks are only available to registrants. If ... Read More
Keynote: Dr. Moiya McTier, ‘From the Woods to the Stars’
Keynote: Dr. Moiya McTier, ‘From the Woods to the Stars’
Dr. Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist and folklorist who was the first black woman to graduate from Columbia's astronomy PhD program. She is an author and sought-after public speaker who blends the Arts and STEMM into STEAMM! Moderator: Dr. Toyib Olan Olaniyan Log in to the conference website and click the ‘Main Stage- LIVE!’ on the menu or the conference agenda ... Read More
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All Day: Career Fair
The Career Fair is open all day on every day of the conference! Visit the Career fair page and click on a virtual booth to see the opportunities being offered by over 20 exhibitors! Leave your resume Set up an appointment Note the 'Meet Live' schedule for each booth to meet with a representative to discuss your interests. Although the ... Read More
Networking: CBSN Mentorship Program
Networking: CBSN Mentorship Program
Join this program launch for the Canadian Black Scientists Network mentorship program. All CBSN members are invited to join the program (registration here), and all BE-STEMM attendees are invited to join this session, learn more about our program, and share insights and thoughts on effective mentorship. Log in to the conference website and enter the networking session by clicking on the ... Read More
BE-STEMM 2023 Day 2 Opening Remarks
BE-STEMM 2023 Day 2 Opening Remarks
Welcome to Day 2 of BE-STEMM 2023. Host: Prof. Kiven Erique Lukong, University of Saskatchewan.
Keynote: Dr. André McDonald. ‘Advanced Thermal-sprayed Coatings for Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures’
Keynote: Dr. André McDonald. ‘Advanced Thermal-sprayed Coatings for Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures’
Dr. André McDonald, PhD, PEng is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Associate Vice President (Strategic Research Initiatives and Performance) at the University of Alberta. His current research involves the development of multi-functional coatings that provide wear and erosion resistance, heating, and structural health monitoring to a variety of structures. Moderator: Iretomiwa Olukiyesi, P.Eng, President, Black ... Read More
7 events,
All Day: Career Fair
The Career Fair is open all day on every day of the conference! Visit the Career fair page and click on a virtual booth to see the opportunities being offered by over 20 exhibitors! Leave your resume Set up an appointment Note the 'Meet Live' schedule for each booth to meet with a representative to discuss your interests. Although the ... Read More
BE-STEMM 2023 Day 3: Opening Remarks
BE-STEMM 2023 Day 3: Opening Remarks
Dr. Loydie Jerome-Majewska (McGill University) and Dr. Kimberley Gauthier (University of Toronto and Hospital for Sick Children) welcome you to this third day of the Black Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine & Health conference. Log in to the conference website and enter the ‘Main Stage- LIVE!’ to join the session. If you haven’t registered yet, there is still time ... Read More
Keynote: Dr. Alemu Gonsamo. ‘Satellite remote sensing, terrestrial ecosystems and climate change’
Keynote: Dr. Alemu Gonsamo. ‘Satellite remote sensing, terrestrial ecosystems and climate change’
Dr. Alemu Gonsamo is a Canada Research Chair and an assistant professor of Remote Sensing at the School of Earth, Environment & Society in McMaster University since 2019. Alemu is Associate Director of McMaster Centre for Climate Change, Associate Editor of Journal of Geophysical Research and Editorial Board Member of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. His research focuses on ground, airborne, ... Read More
Keynote: Dr. Dzifa Dordunoo. ‘Hypersensitivity reactions to implantable medical devices’
Keynote: Dr. Dzifa Dordunoo. ‘Hypersensitivity reactions to implantable medical devices’
Dr. Dzifa Dordunoo is an Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria School of Nursing. As a scholar and researcher, she has a strong research interest in improving access and quality of health services. Her program of research leverages dissemination and implementation science with patient-centered lens to address factors that influence quality and safety of care and outcomes, using both ... Read More
6 events,
All Day: Career Fair
The Career Fair is open all day on every day of the conference! Visit the Career fair page and click on a virtual booth to see the opportunities being offered by over 20 exhibitors! Leave your resume Set up an appointment Note the 'Meet Live' schedule for each booth to meet with a representative to discuss your interests. Log in ... Read More
Welcoming remarks & Framing: BE-STEMM Beyond Borders
Welcoming remarks & Framing: BE-STEMM Beyond Borders
Dr. Jennifer Adams (CRC) Welcomes you to the final day of BE-STEMM 2023 and outlines that structure of the leadership summit, starting with a keynote by Dr. Gilda Barabino (President, American Association for the Advancement of Science) To join the opening remarks and the talk by Dr. Barabino, you must log in to the conference website and click the ‘Main ... Read More
BE-STEMM Beyond Borders. Keynote: Dr. Gilda Barabino (President, American Association for the Advancement of Science)
BE-STEMM Beyond Borders. Keynote: Dr. Gilda Barabino (President, American Association for the Advancement of Science)
Dr. Gilda Barabino (President, American Association for the Advancement of Science) is the second president of Olin College of Engineering. She is leading the college into its next chapter as it continues its mission to transform engineering education around the world. Prior to becoming president of Olin College, Dr. Barabino held academic and administrative appointments at the City College of ... Read More
BE-STEMM Beyond Borders: Concurrent Panels on Policy & Post-secondary education
BE-STEMM Beyond Borders: Concurrent Panels on Policy & Post-secondary education
Panel on Policy In what ways can social sciences and educational research on race and education in STEMM support policy aimed at increasing Black students’ participation and flourishing? In what ways could governmental funding agencies develop policies and structures to support equitable funding of Black scientists and projects that support equity in STEMM? Co-Chairs Karine Morin Michelle McFarlane Panel on ... Read More